Welcome to the Movement!
The North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, in collaboration with partner organizations through the Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience Working Group, is proud to introduce the Community Resilience Learning Movement.
Our Aim
To foster a shared understanding across sectors of the science behind early adversity and resilience, and how these experiences shape lifelong health. By promoting evidence-based concepts and building a common language, we aim to support healing and resilience throughout our communities.
Who It's For
This movement is designed for service providers across organizations and sectors that support children, youth, and families in the Muskoka, Nipissing, and Parry Sound Districts. Whether working directly with individuals or shaping programs and policies, participants play a vital role in strengthening community resilience.
Ways to Engage
| Attend an in-person learning event |
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Join us for an afternoon of sponsored learning and networking among fellow professionals on the topics of child development, early adversity, and community resilience. What Shapes Us: A Community Resilience Event will be held:
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Host a Community Resilience Learning Movement presentation |
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Bring a one-hour presentation, What Shapes Us: The Science of Adversity and Resilience, to your organization to spark conversation and further learning. |
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Complete foundational training to deepen your understanding |
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Explore these recommended online trainings:
More About the Community Resilience Core Training Our goal is to certify as many leaders, managers, and frontline staff serving children, youth, and families across sectors as possible. To support this, Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Child and Youth Planning Table (MNPSCYPT) is sponsoring training as funding permits. This training is valued on a sliding scale from $25-$130/person. MNPSCYPT member organizations are currently being prioritized for sponsored training; however, other organizations may qualify if space allows. What is Included:
Interested in bringing Community Resilience Core Training (English only) to your organization? Step 1: If you are requesting more than 20 spots, please contact us for guidance on the number of spots your organization may qualify for based on its size: community.health@healthunit.ca. Step 2: Please complete this form by November 28th, 2025 to share the number of spots your organization is requesting. Interested in taking the Brain Story Certification (available in English and French)? Follow this link to register and get started! Please direct questions to: community.health@healthunit.ca. |
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Why It Matters
Early adversity can shape lifelong health, behaviour, and social outcomes. When service providers understand the science behind these experiences, they’re better equipped to respond with compassion, reduce stigma, and support healing.
By building a shared understanding across sectors, we can create safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments - the foundation for resilience and well-being in children, youth, and families.
Join the movement and be part of the momentum!
Together, we can build safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments that support the well-being of children, youth, and communities.
The Adverse Childhood Experiences Working Group is an impact priority of the Muskoka, Nipissing, Parry Sound Child and Youth Planning Table. This priority focuses on preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and mitigating their effects on health.